Territory. Trying to listen to whatever you can. Obrien all that and more on tonights pbs newshour. Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by moving our economy for 160 years. Bnsf, the engine that connects us. And the william and flora hewlett foundation, helping people build immeasurably better lives. And with the ongoing support of these institutions and individuals. This program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Obrien President Trump came to the defense of his former National Security adviser today. Michael flynn pleaded guilty on friday to lying to the f. B. I. About his contacts with russia. Today, the president called the charges very unfair. Well have more on the unfolding russia investigation, later in the program. Mr. Trump is also throwing his full support behind roy moore, the Republican Senate candidate in alabama. In tweets today, the president said democr
This is an hour. Good afternoon. My name is liz kennedy and im senior director of democracy and government reform. Id like to welcome you to the center for democracy progress this afternoon. Senator whitehouse has been delayed doing the nations business at a Senate Hearing so well be doing todays program with our fantastic panel and well be joined by the senator later in the program. We are at a critical moment for our democracy, which faces grave threats. A lot of attention has rightly been focused on russias involvement in Election Hacking and in dysinformation campaigns in the United States and elsewhere. C. A. P. Has addressed these issues, the weapon nation of information. Just on mopz c. A. P. Had an event for the release of our report Election Security in all 50 states, which graded each of the 50 states and the District Of Columbia on their Election Security prepared ps. Todays conversation will focus on yet another element of the kremlins influence that we are deeply concerned
The center for American Progress action fund this afternoon. Senator whitehouse has been delayed doing the nations business at a Senate Hearing. We will begin with our fantastic panel and we will be joined by the senator later in the program. We are at a critical moment for our democracy, which faces grave threats. A lot of attention has rightly been focused on russias involvement in Election Hacking and in disinformation campaigns in the United States and elsewhere. C. A. P. P. Has addressed these issues and we released a report called war by other means. Just on monday, c. A. P. P. Had an event for the release of our report, Election Security in all 50 states, which graded each of the 50 states and the district of colombia on their Election Security preparedness. Todays conversation will focus on yet another element of the kremlins influence that we are deeply concerned about and has been subject to much less public discussion. The extent to which the russian government uses corrupti
More debris found on the island. They work to confirm their biggest clues. Boeing believes it is from one of their 777s. A vehicle strugck the south barricade. The fire grew to more than 13,000 acres and destroyed at least three homes. Strong winds, lightning, pounding hail and driving rain slammed several communities. Former cincinnati officer ray tensing free on bond pleaded not guilty in the killing of an unarmed driver. The u. S. Spied on the japanese government. Wikileaks posted a list of targets. They are planning targets. Ultra Orthodox Jewish man stabbed six people at a gay pride parade on the streets of jerusalem. This attack on the venice pier. A group lured a lifeguard from his stand and then jumped him. A mother leaving her young daughter sweltering in a hot car. Looking down at ourffss monitors in a break and we told walter to just get down to that. And all that matters. General Martin Dempsey started singing at an event for children of military members. Dont believe me ju
This july has been one of the hottest ever. Yakima washington, hit 105 today. Eugene oregon, a record 102. And 101 in red bluff california. The heat and relentless drought are turning breezes into blow torches. At least 18 wildfires are burning in california. John blackstone reports tonight from clear lake. Reporter firefighters facing a wall of flames fueled by dry wind and tripledigit heat fought back against a fastmoving fire 100 miles north of san francisco. Air tankers and choppers were called in for support and 650 residents were evacuated quickly from the the rural area. Ive never seen flames so tall. 200, 300foot flames. Reporter nearly 1,000 firefighters worked through the night to hold back the rocky fire from jumping the main highway. The fire continues to grow to 18,000 acres. This house was lost today. At one point fire crews had to quickly retreat. The fire shifted back toward me. Reporter gill said the wind shifted and within minutes the fire beared down on his ranch. Th